Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCrownhill Fort

Crownhill Fort

England
List entry 1020571
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crownhill Fort is an Iron Age hillfort located near Plymouth in Devon, England. The site is defended by multiple banks and ditches that follow the contours of the hilltop, a characteristic feature of later prehistoric fortified settlements in south-western Britain. Archaeological evidence and its structural form indicate occupation during the Iron Age, when such hillforts served as centres of settlement, storage, and defence for local communities. The fort occupies a commanding position overlooking the landscape, typical of hillfort placement in the region during this period.

Crownhill Fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020571. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crownhill Fort?

Crownhill Fort is an Iron Age hillfort located near Plymouth in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020571.

Who is responsible for protecting Crownhill Fort?

Crownhill Fort is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1020571.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crownhill Fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holy well called St Julian's Well (8.2 km), Staddon Heights Defences including Fort Staddon Fort, Brownhill Battery, Watch House Battery, Staddon Heights Battery, Staddon Battery and associated features and structures (8.3 km), Fort Bovisand (8.6 km).

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